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Award-winning rhum agricole
Get to know a style of rum originating in the French West Indies and on the rise elsewhere: here are seven of the best rhum agricole from the IWSC 2023
Handpicked presents a selection of wines and spirits reviewed by our IWSC experts, covering everything from everyday drinking to the classics, unknown gems to young guns.
Get to know a style of rum originating in the French West Indies and on the rise elsewhere: here are seven of the best rhum agricole from the IWSC 2023
Rum is at an all-time high, with appreciation for the sugar-cane spirit rocketing all over the world. Here are 16 of the best rums to try from the IWSC 2023
From blanco through to extra añejo, seek out these top Tequilas - all award-winners at the IWSC 2023
Outside of the UK, the juniper spirit shines just as brightly. Check out these IWSC award-winning gins made in locations all around the world
Whiskey made in the Bluegrass State and beyond: these 12 top bourbons impressed judges across the board at the IWSC 2023
From an aged bourbon that smells like a cigar box to a Cognac bursting with fine floral aromas, these are the world's best spirits from the IWSC 2023
From sober Spritzes to mindful Mojitos, here are six award-winning alcohol-free cocktails straight from the bottle or can, all star-performers at the IWSC
The ageing vessel has been around for centuries, but the use of the Qvevri in modern-day Georgian winemaking is producing distinct, complex and deliciously soulful wines. Sarah Abbott MW explores the country’s Qvevri renaissance
'Masterfully balanced', 'superb flavours', 'powerful'... discover eight award-winning New Zealand red wines from the IWSC
Still a bit of an underrated gem, South Africa’s most-planted grape variety, Chenin Blanc, shone bright at the IWSC